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Doctoral Researcher – Turku, Finland

Apply by: 2 June 2026

University of Turku is seeking a Doctoral Researcher to join Professor Jukka Westermarck’s laboratory at the Turku Bioscience Centre. The PhD project focuses on the role of the PP2A inhibitor protein CIP2A and its splice variant NOCIVA in cancer biology, particularly in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

The research aims to uncover how NOCIVA splicing is regulated in cancer and evaluate its potential as a biomarker and therapeutic target. The project combines molecular cancer biology, functional studies, and clinically relevant translational research in a highly international environment with strong cancer research infrastructure.

Applicants must hold an MSc degree and have documented experience in experimental cancer research using cell-based models. Preferred expertise includes CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, viral gene transfer, bioinformatics, and gene regulation mechanisms. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

The position starts in August 2026, with funding secured until April 2030. Salary is approximately €2500–2600/month initially, according to the Finnish university salary system.

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Head of Research in Bioscience – Åbo Akademi University (Turku, Finland)

https://abo.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=969&key=&o=A_RJ&rspvt=w81whd7xrrkc4osw4okkc4ok8c08k

Application deadline: 28 February 2026

Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a Head of Research in Bioscience to establish and lead a new research group at the Turku Bioscience Centre, a premier life sciences research hub. The fixed-term position runs 1 May 2026 – 30 April 2031 and is full-time. The successful candidate will conduct and manage high-impact bioscience research, attract external funding, supervise PhD students, publish in top journals, and collaborate closely with research units across the Biocity Turku Campus. Leadership duties include strategy development for the research group and integration with existing scientific infrastructure.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field with a strong international research track record, experience in managing projects, competitive funding success, and ability to foster collaborations. Research interests can span immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, computational biology, drug discovery, or related bioscience areas. The position offers competitive salary and benefits within the Finnish university system, with access to advanced facilities and an international scientific environment.

Project Researcher/ Post-doc Researcher (Medical bioinformatics)

https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

We are seeking a part-time (50%) researcher with experience in bioinformatics to join the team of Professor Jukka Westermarck at Turku Bioscience Centre. The project is focused on predicting drug responses in cancer cells based on the existing multiomics data. The main task is to process and analyze different sequencing data (including transcriptomics, proteomics and genetics), and based on this to predict drug responses. Experimental validation of cell lines is also included.

Essential qualifications

Experience in various bioinformatic data analysis tools
Good programming skills (e.g. Python, R) and ability to work with version control tools (e.g. Git)
Good communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills
Academic degree in a relevant discipline

Desirable qualifications

Experience in biomedical research including experimental designing and implementation of cell experiments
Hands-on experience in mouse work
Prior publications in the field of biomedicine

Salary

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities. The position belongs to the category of teaching and research personnel. The salary will be in average 1150-1500 eur/month for a person holding MSc degree, and in average 1550 – 1800 eur/month for a person holding PhD degree.

Duration of the contract

The start of the employment is on May 1st 2021. The position is 50% part-time, and fixed-term until December 31st 2021.The qualification requirements of the position are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation

Application

The applications must be submitted at the latest on April 7, 2021 using the electronic system. The application should include a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates and contact information for two referees. A link to the electronic application system can be found at https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

For further information please contact jukka.westermarck@bioscience.fi or +358 (0)29 450 2880.

In case you need help with the application process, please turn to HR Specialist Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi.